Na-ZSM-5, synthesized using 1,6-hexanediol as the structure directing agent, has been found to have a suitable selectivity and adsorbing capacity for ethanol adsorption from aqueous solutions. In contrast to quaternary ammonium based Na-ZSM-5 zeolites, this Na-ZSM-5 did not show any catalytic interaction with ethanol during thermal desorption. The dynamics of the adsorption process were investigated using the finite volume "uptake rate" route. The data predicted from the governing relations of the process were correlated with experimental results. The micro-diffusion coefficient was determined as a function of temperature. The macropore diffusional mass transfer contribution for biporous zeolite particles was found to be negligible.